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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 193.43 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 193.43 and 114.02 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 193.43 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/193.43 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 193.43 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 22,054.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,054.89/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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