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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.96, 194.38 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.96, 194.38 and 105.99 is: 146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.96 : 194.38 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.96/194.38 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.96x = 194.38 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.96x = 20,603.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,603.03/140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.16

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