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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.42, 193.79 and 82.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.42, 193.79 and 82.21 is: 113.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.42 : 193.79 = 82.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.42/193.79 = 82.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.42x = 193.79 × 82.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.42x = 15,931.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,931.48/140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.46

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