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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 194.13 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 194.13 and 134.53 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 194.13 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/194.13 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 194.13 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 26,115.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,115.82/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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