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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.76, 197.87 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.76, 197.87 and 140.44 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.76 : 197.87 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.76/197.87 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.76x = 197.87 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.76x = 27,788.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,788.86/142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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