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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.50, 193.89 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.50, 193.89 and 82.32 is: 113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.50 : 193.89 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.50/193.89 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.50x = 193.89 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.50x = 15,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,961.02/140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.60

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