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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 193.74 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 193.74 and 139.16 is: 192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 193.74 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/193.74 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 193.74 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 26,960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,960.86/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.25

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