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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.57, 193.76 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.57, 193.76 and 111.02 is: 153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.57 : 193.76 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.57/193.76 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.57x = 193.76 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.57x = 21,510.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,510.27/140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.02

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