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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.65, 194.11 and 82.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.65, 194.11 and 82.45 is: 113.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.65 : 194.11 = 82.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.65/194.11 = 82.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.65x = 194.11 × 82.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.65x = 16,004.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,004.37/140.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.79

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