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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.31, 193.66 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.31, 193.66 and 81.34 is: 112.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.31 : 193.66 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.31/193.66 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.31x = 193.66 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.31x = 15,750.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,750.93/140.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.26

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