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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 194.45 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 194.45 and 78.74 is: 108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 194.45 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/194.45 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 194.45 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 15,310.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,310.16/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.65

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