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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.07, 193.19 and 96.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.07, 193.19 and 96.51 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.07 : 193.19 = 96.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.07/193.19 = 96.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.07x = 193.19 × 96.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.07x = 18,644.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,644.77/140.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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