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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.77, 194.30 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.77, 194.30 and 82.59 is: 114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.77 : 194.30 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.77/194.30 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.77x = 194.30 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.77x = 16,047.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047.24/140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.00

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