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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 194.28 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 194.28 and 108.99 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 194.28 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/194.28 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 194.28 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 21,174.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,174.58/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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