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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.94, 194.52 and 97.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.94, 194.52 and 97.24 is: 134.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.94 : 194.52 = 97.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.94/194.52 = 97.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.94x = 194.52 × 97.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.94x = 18,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,915.12/140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.21

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