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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.25, 210.34 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.25, 210.34 and 94.88 is: 142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.25 : 210.34 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.25/210.34 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.25x = 210.34 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.25x = 19,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,957.70/140.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.30

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