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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.37, 193.08 and 132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.37, 193.08 and 132.49 is: 182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.37 : 193.08 = 132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.37/193.08 = 132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.37x = 193.08 × 132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.37x = 25,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,581.17/140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.24

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