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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 194.34 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 194.34 and 99.22 is: 137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 194.34 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/194.34 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 194.34 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 19,282.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,282.41/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.06

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