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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.87, 194.60 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.87, 194.60 and 120.35 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.87 : 194.60 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.87/194.60 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.87x = 194.60 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.87x = 23,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,420.90/140.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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