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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.79, 194.27 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.79, 194.27 and 103.97 is: 143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.79 : 194.27 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.79/194.27 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.79x = 194.27 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.79x = 20,197.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,197.28/140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.46

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