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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 194.02 and 81.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 194.02 and 81.58 is: 112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 194.02 = 81.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/194.02 = 81.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 194.02 × 81.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 15,828.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,828.15/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.59

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