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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.29, 210.17 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.29, 210.17 and 94.56 is: 141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.29 : 210.17 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.29/210.17 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.29x = 210.17 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.29x = 19,872.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,872.59/140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.66

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