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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 193.92 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 193.92 and 112.94 is: 155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 193.92 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/193.92 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 193.92 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 21,901.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,901.32/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.73

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