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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.55, 193.91 and 81.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.55, 193.91 and 81.51 is: 112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.55 : 193.91 = 81.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.55/193.91 = 81.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.55x = 193.91 × 81.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.55x = 15,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,805.60/140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.46

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