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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 194.62 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 194.62 and 139.08 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 194.62 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/194.62 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 194.62 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 27,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,067.75/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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