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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.37, 194.12 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.37, 194.12 and 128.13 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.37 : 194.12 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.37/194.12 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.37x = 194.12 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.37x = 24,871.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,871.95/140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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