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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.78, 194.18 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.78, 194.18 and 129.75 is: 178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.78 : 194.18 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.78/194.18 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.78x = 194.18 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.78x = 25,194.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,194.21/140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.97

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