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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.96, 194.55 and 102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.96, 194.55 and 102.26 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.96 : 194.55 = 102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.96/194.55 = 102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.96x = 194.55 × 102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.96x = 19,894.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,894.68/140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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