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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 193.79 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 193.79 and 114.48 is: 157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 193.79 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/193.79 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 193.79 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 22,185.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,185.37/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.79

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