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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 194.34 and 97.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 194.34 and 97.18 is: 134.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 194.34 = 97.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/194.34 = 97.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 194.34 × 97.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 18,885.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,885.96/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.19

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