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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 209.97 and 94.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 209.97 and 94.65 is: 141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 209.97 = 94.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/209.97 = 94.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 209.97 × 94.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 19,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,873.66/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.73

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