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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.57, 194.01 and 82.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.57, 194.01 and 82.39 is: 113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.57 : 194.01 = 82.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.57/194.01 = 82.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.57x = 194.01 × 82.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.57x = 15,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,984.48/140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.71

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