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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.72, 195.52 and 138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.72, 195.52 and 138.98 is: 193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.72 : 195.52 = 138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.72/195.52 = 138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.72x = 195.52 × 138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.72x = 27,173.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,173.37/140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.10

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