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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.86, 194.29 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.86, 194.29 and 108.06 is: 149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.86 : 194.29 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.86/194.29 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.86x = 194.29 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.86x = 20,994.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,994.98/140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.05

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