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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.52, 193.88 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.52, 193.88 and 81.50 is: 112.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.52 : 193.88 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.52/193.88 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.52x = 193.88 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.52x = 15,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,801.22/140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.45

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