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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.05, 209.62 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.05, 209.62 and 94.29 is: 141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.05 : 209.62 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.05/209.62 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.05x = 209.62 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.05x = 19,765.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,765.07/140.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.13

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