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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.61, 193.99 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.61, 193.99 and 113.01 is: 155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.61 : 193.99 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.61/193.99 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.61x = 193.99 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.61x = 21,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,922.81/140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.91

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