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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.20, 193.48 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.20, 193.48 and 82 is: 113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.20 : 193.48 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.20/193.48 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.20x = 193.48 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.20x = 15,865.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,865.36/140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.16

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