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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 194.26 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 194.26 and 101.96 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 194.26 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/194.26 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 194.26 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 19,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,806.75/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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