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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.86, 193.76 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.86, 193.76 and 135.24 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.86 : 193.76 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.86/193.76 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.86x = 193.76 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.86x = 26,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,203.21/140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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