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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.87, 195.62 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.87, 195.62 and 139.52 is: 193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.87 : 195.62 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.87/195.62 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.87x = 195.62 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.87x = 27,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,291.23/140.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.74

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