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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 193.58 and 82.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 193.58 and 82.04 is: 113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 193.58 = 82.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/193.58 = 82.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 193.58 × 82.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 15,881.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,881.30/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.24

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