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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.15, 193.43 and 81.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.15, 193.43 and 81.13 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.15 : 193.43 = 81.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.15/193.43 = 81.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.15x = 193.43 × 81.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.15x = 15,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,693.13/140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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