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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 194.57 and 97.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 194.57 and 97.39 is: 134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 194.57 = 97.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/194.57 = 97.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 194.57 × 97.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 18,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,949.17/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.65

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