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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.94, 194.41 and 94.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.94, 194.41 and 94.33 is: 130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.94 : 194.41 = 94.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.94/194.41 = 94.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.94x = 194.41 × 94.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.94x = 18,338.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,338.70/140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.12

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