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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 194.04 and 100.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 194.04 and 100.75 is: 138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 194.04 = 100.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/194.04 = 100.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 194.04 × 100.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 19,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,549.53/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.94

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