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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.81, 194.29 and 78.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.81, 194.29 and 78.63 is: 108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.81 : 194.29 = 78.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.81/194.29 = 78.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.81x = 194.29 × 78.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.81x = 15,276.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,276.39/140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.49

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