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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.68, 194.16 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.68, 194.16 and 111.79 is: 154.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.68 : 194.16 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.68/194.16 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.68x = 194.16 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.68x = 21,705.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,705.15/140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.29

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