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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.80, 193.98 and 113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.80, 193.98 and 113.08 is: 155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.80 : 193.98 = 113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.80/193.98 = 113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.80x = 193.98 × 113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.80x = 21,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,935.26/140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.79

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