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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.39, 193.58 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.39, 193.58 and 133.07 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.39 : 193.58 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.39/193.58 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.39x = 193.58 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.39x = 25,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,758.06/140.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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