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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.20, 209.83 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.20, 209.83 and 94.53 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.20 : 209.83 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.20/209.83 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.20x = 209.83 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.20x = 19,835.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,835.23/140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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