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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 194.04 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 194.04 and 105.72 is: 145.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 194.04 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/194.04 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 194.04 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 20,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,513.91/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.86

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