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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.61, 193.98 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.61, 193.98 and 82.35 is: 113.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.61 : 193.98 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.61/193.98 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.61x = 193.98 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.61x = 15,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,974.25/140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.61

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