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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 194.24 and 111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 194.24 and 111.13 is: 153.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 194.24 = 111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/194.24 = 111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 194.24 × 111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 21,585.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,585.89/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.43

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