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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.45, 194.10 and 101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.45, 194.10 and 101.15 is: 139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.45 : 194.10 = 101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.45/194.10 = 101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.45x = 194.10 × 101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.45x = 19,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632.59/140.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.79

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