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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 194 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 194 and 111.68 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 194 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/194 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 194 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 21,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,665.92/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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