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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.97, 194.36 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.97, 194.36 and 111.54 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.97 : 194.36 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.97/194.36 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.97x = 194.36 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.97x = 21,678.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,678.36/140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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