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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.97, 194.57 and 81.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.97, 194.57 and 81.17 is: 112.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.97 : 194.57 = 81.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.97/194.57 = 81.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.97x = 194.57 × 81.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.97x = 15,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,792.90/140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.03

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