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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.90, 195.37 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.90, 195.37 and 133.70 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.90 : 195.37 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.90/195.37 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.90x = 195.37 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.90x = 26,120.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,120.30/140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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