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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 194.01 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 194.01 and 82.35 is: 113.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 194.01 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/194.01 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 194.01 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 15,976.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,976.72/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.65

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