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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.97, 194.29 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.97, 194.29 and 108.16 is: 149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.97 : 194.29 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.97/194.29 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.97x = 194.29 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.97x = 21,014.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,014.41/140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.07

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