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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.97, 194.59 and 82.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.97, 194.59 and 82.75 is: 114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.97 : 194.59 = 82.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.97/194.59 = 82.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.97x = 194.59 × 82.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.97x = 16,101.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,101.91/140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.22

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