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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 194.19 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 194.19 and 105.87 is: 146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 194.19 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/194.19 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 194.19 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 20,558.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,558.63/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.24

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