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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.87, 194.38 and 78.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.87, 194.38 and 78.69 is: 108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.87 : 194.38 = 78.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.87/194.38 = 78.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.87x = 194.38 × 78.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.87x = 15,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,295.76/140.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.58

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