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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.86, 194.48 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.86, 194.48 and 105.97 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.86 : 194.48 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.86/194.48 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.86x = 194.48 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.86x = 20,608.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,608.07/140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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