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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.83, 194.21 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.83, 194.21 and 113.20 is: 156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.83 : 194.21 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.83/194.21 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.83x = 194.21 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.83x = 21,983.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,983.60/140.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.11

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