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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.81, 194.27 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.81, 194.27 and 99.36 is: 137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.81 : 194.27 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.81/194.27 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.81x = 194.27 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.81x = 19,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,302.17/140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.08

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