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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.49, 193.86 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.49, 193.86 and 81.48 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.49 : 193.86 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.49/193.86 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.49x = 193.86 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.49x = 15,795.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,795.71/140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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