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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.78, 193.16 and 138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.78, 193.16 and 138.35 is: 189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.78 : 193.16 = 138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.78/193.16 = 138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.78x = 193.16 × 138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.78x = 26,722.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,722.03/140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.82

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