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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 209.92 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 209.92 and 98.94 is: 148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 209.92 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/209.92 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 209.92 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 20,769.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,769.48/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.12

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