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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.72, 194.21 and 82.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.72, 194.21 and 82.52 is: 113.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.72 : 194.21 = 82.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.72/194.21 = 82.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.72x = 194.21 × 82.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.72x = 16,024.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,024.83/140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.88

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