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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 193.07 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 193.07 and 126.92 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 193.07 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/193.07 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 193.07 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 24,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,503.81/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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