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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.26, 193.58 and 82.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.26, 193.58 and 82.05 is: 113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.26 : 193.58 = 82.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.26/193.58 = 82.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.26x = 193.58 × 82.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.26x = 15,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,881.86/140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.23

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