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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.18, 193.44 and 81.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.18, 193.44 and 81.98 is: 113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.18 : 193.44 = 81.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.18/193.44 = 81.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.18x = 193.44 × 81.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.18x = 15,858.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,858.21/140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.13

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