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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.84, 194.47 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.84, 194.47 and 101.58 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.84 : 194.47 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.84/194.47 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.84x = 194.47 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.84x = 19,754.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,754.01/140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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