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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.40, 194.04 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.40, 194.04 and 96.84 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.40 : 194.04 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.40/194.04 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.40x = 194.04 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.40x = 18,790.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,790.83/140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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