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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.18, 193.32 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.18, 193.32 and 112.53 is: 155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.18 : 193.32 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.18/193.32 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.18x = 193.32 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.18x = 21,755.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,755.02/140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.20

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