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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.87, 194.33 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.87, 194.33 and 94.32 is: 130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.87 : 194.33 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.87/194.33 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.87x = 194.33 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.87x = 18,328.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,328.73/140.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.12

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