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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 194.14 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 194.14 and 128.62 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 194.14 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/194.14 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 194.14 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 24,970.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,970.29/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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