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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.61, 194.00 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.61, 194.00 and 96.96 is: 133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.61 : 194.00 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.61/194.00 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.61x = 194.00 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.61x = 18,809.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,809.76/140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.77

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