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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.26, 192.96 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.26, 192.96 and 115.64 is: 159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.26 : 192.96 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.26/192.96 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.26x = 192.96 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.26x = 22,313.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,313.89/140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.09

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