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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.61, 194.07 and 107.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.61, 194.07 and 107.81 is: 148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.61 : 194.07 = 107.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.61/194.07 = 107.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.61x = 194.07 × 107.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.61x = 20,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,921.72/140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.79

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