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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.46, 193.83 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.46, 193.83 and 135.55 is: 187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.46 : 193.83 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.46/193.83 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.46x = 193.83 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.46x = 26,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,273.66/140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.05

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