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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.92, 194.56 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.92, 194.56 and 97.44 is: 134.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.92 : 194.56 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.92/194.56 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.92x = 194.56 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.92x = 18,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,957.93/140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.53

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