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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 194.35 and 82.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 194.35 and 82.63 is: 113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 194.35 = 82.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/194.35 = 82.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 194.35 × 82.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 16,057.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,057.76/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.98

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