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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 193.86 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 193.86 and 136.20 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 193.86 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/193.86 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 193.86 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 26,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,403.73/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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