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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.72, 194.24 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.72, 194.24 and 81.72 is: 112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.72 : 194.24 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.72/194.24 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.72x = 194.24 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.72x = 15,873.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,873.29/140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.80

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