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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 193.21 and 87.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 193.21 and 87.53 is: 120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 193.21 = 87.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/193.21 = 87.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 193.21 × 87.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 16,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,911.67/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.80

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