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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 211.02 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 211.02 and 94.77 is: 142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 211.02 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/211.02 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 211.02 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 19,998.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,998.37/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.26

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