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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.27, 193.59 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.27, 193.59 and 82.08 is: 113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.27 : 193.59 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.27/193.59 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.27x = 193.59 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.27x = 15,889.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,889.87/140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.28

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