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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.90, 194.36 and 97.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.90, 194.36 and 97.23 is: 134.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.90 : 194.36 = 97.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.90/194.36 = 97.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.90x = 194.36 × 97.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.90x = 18,897.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,897.14/140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.11

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