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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.37, 193.63 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.37, 193.63 and 81.34 is: 112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.37 : 193.63 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.37/193.63 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.37x = 193.63 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.37x = 15,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,749.86/140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.20

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