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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.80, 194.52 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.80, 194.52 and 102.16 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.80 : 194.52 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.80/194.52 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.80x = 194.52 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.80x = 19,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,872.16/140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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