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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.94, 194.54 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.94, 194.54 and 111.92 is: 154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.94 : 194.54 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.94/194.54 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.94x = 194.54 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.94x = 21,771.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,771.38/140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.47

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