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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 194.04 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 194.04 and 131.46 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 194.04 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/194.04 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 194.04 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 25,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,508.50/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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