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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.86, 194.28 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.86, 194.28 and 94.22 is: 129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.86 : 194.28 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.86/194.28 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.86x = 194.28 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.86x = 18,303.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,303.62/140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.94

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