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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.71, 193.62 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.71, 193.62 and 137.14 is: 188.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.71 : 193.62 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.71/193.62 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.71x = 193.62 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.71x = 26,553.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,553.05/140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.71

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