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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.83, 194.34 and 78.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.83, 194.34 and 78.65 is: 108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.83 : 194.34 = 78.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.83/194.34 = 78.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.83x = 194.34 × 78.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.83x = 15,284.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,284.84/140.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.53

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