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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.63, 194.01 and 99.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.63, 194.01 and 99.17 is: 136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.63 : 194.01 = 99.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.63/194.01 = 99.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.63x = 194.01 × 99.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.63x = 19,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,239.00/140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.81

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