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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 194.19 and 99.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 194.19 and 99.21 is: 136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 194.19 = 99.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/194.19 = 99.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 194.19 × 99.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 19,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,265.59/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.93

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