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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.67, 193.99 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.67, 193.99 and 94.05 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.67 : 193.99 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.67/193.99 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.67x = 193.99 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.67x = 18,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,244.76/140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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