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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.37, 193.94 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.37, 193.94 and 111.08 is: 153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.37 : 193.94 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.37/193.94 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.37x = 193.94 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.37x = 21,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,542.30/140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.47

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