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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.33, 193.69 and 82.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.33, 193.69 and 82.15 is: 113.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.33 : 193.69 = 82.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.33/193.69 = 82.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.33x = 193.69 × 82.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.33x = 15,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,911.25/140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.38

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