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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.99, 194.47 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.99, 194.47 and 89.21 is: 123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.99 : 194.47 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.99/194.47 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.99x = 194.47 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.99x = 17,348.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,348.67/140.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.05

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