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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.68, 194.13 and 78.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.68, 194.13 and 78.51 is: 108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.68 : 194.13 = 78.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.68/194.13 = 78.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.68x = 194.13 × 78.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.68x = 15,240.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,240.18/140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.34

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