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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 193.32 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 193.32 and 112.48 is: 155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 193.32 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/193.32 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 193.32 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 21,744.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,744.63/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.05

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