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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.95, 194.49 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.95, 194.49 and 104.10 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.95 : 194.49 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.95/194.49 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.95x = 194.49 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.95x = 20,246.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,246.41/140.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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