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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.97, 194.51 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.97, 194.51 and 81.94 is: 113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.97 : 194.51 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.97/194.51 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.97x = 194.51 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.97x = 15,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,937.74/140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.06

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