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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 194.16 and 78.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 194.16 and 78.53 is: 108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 194.16 = 78.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/194.16 = 78.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 194.16 × 78.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 15,247.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247.41/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.38

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