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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 195.81 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.74, 195.81 and 140.66 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.74 : 195.81 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.74/195.81 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.74x = 195.81 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.74x = 27,542.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,542.63/141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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