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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.43, 194.28 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.43, 194.28 and 137.37 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.43 : 194.28 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.43/194.28 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.43x = 194.28 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.43x = 26,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,688.24/140.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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