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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 194.27 and 97.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 194.27 and 97.29 is: 134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 194.27 = 97.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/194.27 = 97.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 194.27 × 97.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 18,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,900.04/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.27

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