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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 193.28 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 193.28 and 94.08 is: 129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 193.28 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/193.28 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 193.28 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 18,183.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,183.78/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.88

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