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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.72, 194.26 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.72, 194.26 and 109.56 is: 151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.72 : 194.26 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.72/194.26 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.72x = 194.26 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.72x = 21,283.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283.13/140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.24

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