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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.89, 194.43 and 78.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.89, 194.43 and 78.72 is: 108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.89 : 194.43 = 78.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.89/194.43 = 78.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.89x = 194.43 × 78.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.89x = 15,305.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,305.67/140.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.63

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