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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.45, 193.81 and 81.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.45, 193.81 and 81.43 is: 112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.45 : 193.81 = 81.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.45/193.81 = 81.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.45x = 193.81 × 81.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.45x = 15,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,780.57/140.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.36

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