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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.02, 193.34 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.02, 193.34 and 98.66 is: 136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.02 : 193.34 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.02/193.34 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.02x = 193.34 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.02x = 19,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,075.65/140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.24

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