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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.35, 193.46 and 112.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.35, 193.46 and 112.67 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.35 : 193.46 = 112.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.35/193.46 = 112.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.35x = 193.46 × 112.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.35x = 21,797.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,797.14/140.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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