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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.97, 193.40 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.97, 193.40 and 137.18 is: 188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.97 : 193.40 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.97/193.40 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.97x = 193.40 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.97x = 26,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528.96/140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.19

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