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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 194.28 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 194.28 and 81.79 is: 112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 194.28 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/194.28 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 194.28 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 15,889.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,889.27/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.84

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