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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.43, 193.95 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.43, 193.95 and 111.54 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.43 : 193.95 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.43/193.95 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.43x = 193.95 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.43x = 21,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,633.18/140.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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