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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.93, 194.31 and 121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.93, 194.31 and 121.22 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.93 : 194.31 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.93/194.31 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.93x = 194.31 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.93x = 23,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,554.26/140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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