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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 194.22 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 194.22 and 96.96 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 194.22 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/194.22 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 194.22 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 18,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,831.57/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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