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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.54, 265.62 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.54, 265.62 and 140.01 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.54 : 265.62 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.54/265.62 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.54x = 265.62 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.54x = 37,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,188.20/192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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