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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.51, 210.21 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.51, 210.21 and 94.64 is: 141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.51 : 210.21 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.51/210.21 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.51x = 210.21 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.51x = 19,893.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,893.22/140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.58

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