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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 194.09 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 194.09 and 121.25 is: 167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 194.09 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/194.09 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 194.09 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 23,532.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,532.81/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.27

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