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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 193.24 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 193.24 and 94 is: 129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 193.24 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/193.24 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 193.24 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 18,164.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,164.56/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.75

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