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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 194.28 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 194.28 and 102.06 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 194.28 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/194.28 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 194.28 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 19,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828.22/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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