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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.84, 194.19 and 90.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.84, 194.19 and 90.97 is: 125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.84 : 194.19 = 90.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.84/194.19 = 90.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.84x = 194.19 × 90.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.84x = 17,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,664.98/140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.42

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