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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.93, 193.84 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.93, 193.84 and 113.24 is: 155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.93 : 193.84 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.93/193.84 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.93x = 193.84 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.93x = 21,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,951.28/140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.76

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