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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.38, 193.66 and 82.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.38, 193.66 and 82.13 is: 113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.38 : 193.66 = 82.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.38/193.66 = 82.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.38x = 193.66 × 82.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.38x = 15,904.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,904.12/140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.30

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