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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.84, 193.67 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.84, 193.67 and 136.52 is: 187.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.84 : 193.67 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.84/193.67 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.84x = 193.67 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.84x = 26,439.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,439.03/140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.73

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