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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.52, 193.08 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.52, 193.08 and 114.60 is: 157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.52 : 193.08 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.52/193.08 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.52x = 193.08 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.52x = 22,126.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,126.97/140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.46

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