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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.48, 193.88 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.48, 193.88 and 94.48 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.48 : 193.88 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.48/193.88 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.48x = 193.88 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.48x = 18,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,317.78/140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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