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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 194.37 and 108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 194.37 and 108.03 is: 149.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 194.37 = 108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/194.37 = 108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 194.37 × 108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 20,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,997.79/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.11

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