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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 194.01 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 194.01 and 94.07 is: 129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 194.01 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/194.01 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 194.01 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 18,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,249.55/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.71

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