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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.71, 194.36 and 108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.71, 194.36 and 108.36 is: 149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.71 : 194.36 = 108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.71/194.36 = 108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.71x = 194.36 × 108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.71x = 21,060.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,060.85/140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.68

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