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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.56, 193.44 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.56, 193.44 and 111.40 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.56 : 193.44 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.56/193.44 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.56x = 193.44 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.56x = 21,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,549.22/140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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