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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 194.17 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 194.17 and 90.92 is: 125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 194.17 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/194.17 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 194.17 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 17,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,654.62/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.47

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