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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.95, 194.54 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.95, 194.54 and 101.74 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.95 : 194.54 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.95/194.54 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.95x = 194.54 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.95x = 19,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,792.50/140.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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