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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.77, 194.29 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.77, 194.29 and 108.10 is: 149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.77 : 194.29 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.77/194.29 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.77x = 194.29 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.77x = 21,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,001.99/140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.20

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