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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.05, 209.79 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.05, 209.79 and 94.42 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.05 : 209.79 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.05/209.79 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.05x = 209.79 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.05x = 19,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,808.37/140.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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