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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 194.31 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 194.31 and 126.25 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 194.31 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/194.31 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 194.31 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 24,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,531.64/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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