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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 194.91 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 194.91 and 137.48 is: 191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 194.91 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/194.91 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 194.91 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 26,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,796.23/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.24

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