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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 193.23 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 193.23 and 96.30 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 193.23 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/193.23 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 193.23 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 18,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608.05/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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