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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.77, 194.19 and 101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.77, 194.19 and 101.38 is: 139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.77 : 194.19 = 101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.77/194.19 = 101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.77x = 194.19 × 101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.77x = 19,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,686.98/140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.85

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