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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.93, 194.37 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.93, 194.37 and 113.25 is: 156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.93 : 194.37 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.93/194.37 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.93x = 194.37 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.93x = 22,012.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012.40/140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.20

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