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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.71, 194.25 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.71, 194.25 and 108.04 is: 149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.71 : 194.25 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.71/194.25 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.71x = 194.25 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.71x = 20,986.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,986.77/140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.15

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