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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.90, 195.78 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.90, 195.78 and 139.41 is: 193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.90 : 195.78 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.90/195.78 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.90x = 195.78 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.90x = 27,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,294.21/140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.72

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