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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.26, 193.28 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.26, 193.28 and 112.58 is: 155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.26 : 193.28 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.26/193.28 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.26x = 193.28 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.26x = 21,759.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,759.46/140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.14

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