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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.86, 194.40 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.86, 194.40 and 81.86 is: 112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.86 : 194.40 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.86/194.40 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.86x = 194.40 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.86x = 15,913.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,913.17/140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.97

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