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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.57, 194.39 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.57, 194.39 and 134.12 is: 185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.57 : 194.39 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.57/194.39 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.57x = 194.39 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.57x = 26,069.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,069.94/140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.47

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