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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.19, 193.17 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.19, 193.17 and 133.56 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.19 : 193.17 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.19/193.17 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.19x = 193.17 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.19x = 25,799.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,799.79/140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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