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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.03, 192.98 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.03, 192.98 and 98.52 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.03 : 192.98 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.03/192.98 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.03x = 192.98 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.03x = 19,011.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,011.91/140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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