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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.84, 194.28 and 105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.84, 194.28 and 105.81 is: 145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.84 : 194.28 = 105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.84/194.28 = 105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.84x = 194.28 × 105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.84x = 20,556.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,556.77/140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.96

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