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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.51, 193.68 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.51, 193.68 and 112.84 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.51 : 193.68 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.51/193.68 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.51x = 193.68 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.51x = 21,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,854.85/140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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