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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.72, 194.20 and 111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.72, 194.20 and 111.83 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.72 : 194.20 = 111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.72/194.20 = 111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.72x = 194.20 × 111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.72x = 21,716.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,716.14/140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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