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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.80, 193.92 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.80, 193.92 and 113.12 is: 155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.80 : 193.92 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.80/193.92 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.80x = 193.92 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.80x = 21,936.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,936.23/140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.80

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