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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.33, 193.59 and 82.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.33, 193.59 and 82.10 is: 113.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.33 : 193.59 = 82.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.33/193.59 = 82.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.33x = 193.59 × 82.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.33x = 15,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892.77/140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.26

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