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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.66, 194.01 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.66, 194.01 and 97.07 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.66 : 194.01 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.66/194.01 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.66x = 194.01 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.66x = 18,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,832.55/140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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