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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.97, 194.58 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.97, 194.58 and 94.47 is: 130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.97 : 194.58 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.97/194.58 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.97x = 194.58 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.97x = 18,381.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,381.97/140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.40

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