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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.51, 194.12 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.51, 194.12 and 97.08 is: 134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.51 : 194.12 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.51/194.12 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.51x = 194.12 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.51x = 18,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,845.17/140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.12

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