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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.06, 193.16 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.06, 193.16 and 98.75 is: 136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.06 : 193.16 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.06/193.16 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.06x = 193.16 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.06x = 19,073.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,073.09/140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.18

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