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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 194.39 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 194.39 and 95.97 is: 132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 194.39 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/194.39 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 194.39 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 18,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,655.13/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.47

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