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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 193.14 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 193.14 and 137.16 is: 188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 193.14 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/193.14 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 193.14 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 26,491.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,491.08/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.20

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