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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 194.07 and 81.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 194.07 and 81.61 is: 112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 194.07 = 81.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/194.07 = 81.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 194.07 × 81.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 15,838.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,838.05/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.61

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