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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.59, 193.68 and 114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.59, 193.68 and 114.29 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.59 : 193.68 = 114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.59/193.68 = 114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.59x = 193.68 × 114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.59x = 22,135.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135.56/140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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