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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.57, 211.10 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.57, 211.10 and 94.94 is: 142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.57 : 211.10 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.57/211.10 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.57x = 211.10 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.57x = 20,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,040.30/140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.57

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