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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 194.18 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 194.18 and 134.37 is: 186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 194.18 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/194.18 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 194.18 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 26,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,091.29/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.31

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