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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.78, 194.28 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.78, 194.28 and 78.62 is: 108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.78 : 194.28 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.78/194.28 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.78x = 194.28 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.78x = 15,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,273.47/140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.49

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