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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.07, 193.32 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.07, 193.32 and 95.90 is: 132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.07 : 193.32 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.07/193.32 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.07x = 193.32 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.07x = 18,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,539.51/140.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.36

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