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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.84, 194.54 and 108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.84, 194.54 and 108.49 is: 149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.84 : 194.54 = 108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.84/194.54 = 108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.84x = 194.54 × 108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.84x = 21,104.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,104.62/140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.85

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