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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.99, 194.40 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.99, 194.40 and 97.25 is: 134.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.99 : 194.40 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.99/194.40 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.99x = 194.40 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.99x = 18,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,905.40/140.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.09

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