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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.67, 194.19 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.67, 194.19 and 94.12 is: 129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.67 : 194.19 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.67/194.19 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.67x = 194.19 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.67x = 18,277.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,277.16/140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.93

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