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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 194.00 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 194.00 and 136.69 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 194.00 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/194.00 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 194.00 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 26,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,516.69/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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