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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.75, 194.24 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.75, 194.24 and 82.54 is: 113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.75 : 194.24 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.75/194.24 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.75x = 194.24 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.75x = 16,031.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,031.19/140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.90

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