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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.35, 210.51 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.35, 210.51 and 94.66 is: 141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.35 : 210.51 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.35/210.51 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.35x = 210.51 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.35x = 19,926.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,926.88/140.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.98

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