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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.15, 193.38 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.15, 193.38 and 81.11 is: 111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.15 : 193.38 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.15/193.38 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.15x = 193.38 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.15x = 15,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,684.08/140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.91

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