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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.85, 194.09 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.85, 194.09 and 99.45 is: 137.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.85 : 194.09 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.85/194.09 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.85x = 194.09 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.85x = 19,301.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,301.75/140.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.04

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