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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 194.22 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 194.22 and 94.08 is: 129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 194.22 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/194.22 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 194.22 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 18,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,272.22/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.81

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