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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.56, 194.04 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.56, 194.04 and 94.01 is: 129.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.56 : 194.04 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.56/194.04 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.56x = 194.04 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.56x = 18,241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,241.70/140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.78

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