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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 194.30 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 194.30 and 94.15 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 194.30 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/194.30 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 194.30 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 18,293.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,293.47/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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