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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.90, 194.65 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.90, 194.65 and 113.45 is: 156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.90 : 194.65 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.90/194.65 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.90x = 194.65 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.90x = 22,081.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,081.79/140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.73

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