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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 193.86 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 193.86 and 134.22 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 193.86 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/193.86 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 193.86 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 26,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,019.89/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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