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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 193.61 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 193.61 and 137.40 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 193.61 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/193.61 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 193.61 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 26,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,601.33/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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