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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 193.97 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 193.97 and 113.09 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 193.97 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/193.97 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 193.97 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 21,934.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,934.53/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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