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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.98, 194.28 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.98, 194.28 and 113.23 is: 156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.98 : 194.28 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.98/194.28 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.98x = 194.28 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.98x = 21,998.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,998.32/140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.04

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