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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 194.08 and 121.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 194.08 and 121.15 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 194.08 = 121.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/194.08 = 121.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 194.08 × 121.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 23,512.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,512.79/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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