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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.61, 194.13 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.61, 194.13 and 133.68 is: 184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.61 : 194.13 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.61/194.13 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.61x = 194.13 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.61x = 25,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,951.30/140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.56

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