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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.55, 210.54 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.55, 210.54 and 94.92 is: 142.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.55 : 210.54 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.55/210.54 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.55x = 210.54 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.55x = 19,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,984.46/140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.19

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