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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 194.12 and 99.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 194.12 and 99.23 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 194.12 = 99.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/194.12 = 99.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 194.12 × 99.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 19,261.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,261.56/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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