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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 194.03 and 78.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 194.03 and 78.42 is: 108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 194.03 = 78.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/194.03 = 78.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 194.03 × 78.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 15,215.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,215.44/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.22

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