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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.02, 193.18 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.02, 193.18 and 96.28 is: 132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.02 : 193.18 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.02/193.18 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.02x = 193.18 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.02x = 18,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,599.37/140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.83

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