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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.66, 194.03 and 96.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.66, 194.03 and 96.92 is: 133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.66 : 194.03 = 96.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.66/194.03 = 96.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.66x = 194.03 × 96.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.66x = 18,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,805.39/140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.69

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