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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.15, 192.99 and 112.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.15, 192.99 and 112.57 is: 155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.15 : 192.99 = 112.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.15/192.99 = 112.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.15x = 192.99 × 112.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.15x = 21,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,724.82/140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.01

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