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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.86, 194.29 and 99.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.86, 194.29 and 99.42 is: 137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.86 : 194.29 = 99.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.86/194.29 = 99.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.86x = 194.29 × 99.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.86x = 19,316.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,316.31/140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.13

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