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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.94, 194.27 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.94, 194.27 and 108.20 is: 149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.94 : 194.27 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.94/194.27 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.94x = 194.27 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.94x = 21,019.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,019.96/140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.14

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