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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.99, 194.36 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.99, 194.36 and 108.18 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.99 : 194.36 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.99/194.36 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.99x = 194.36 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.99x = 21,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,025.32/140.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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