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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.61, 193.51 and 132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.61, 193.51 and 132.11 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.61 : 193.51 = 132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.61/193.51 = 132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.61x = 193.51 × 132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.61x = 25,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,564.61/140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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