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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.84, 194.23 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.84, 194.23 and 104.09 is: 143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.84 : 194.23 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.84/194.23 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.84x = 194.23 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.84x = 20,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,216.17/140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.55

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