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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.53, 193.94 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.53, 193.94 and 81.54 is: 112.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.53 : 193.94 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.53/193.94 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.53x = 193.94 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.53x = 15,813.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,813.87/140.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.53

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