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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.98, 194.79 and 112.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.98, 194.79 and 112.09 is: 154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.98 : 194.79 = 112.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.98/194.79 = 112.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.98x = 194.79 × 112.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.98x = 21,834.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,834.01/140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.87

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