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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.09, 193.16 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.09, 193.16 and 99.56 is: 137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.09 : 193.16 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.09/193.16 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.09x = 193.16 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.09x = 19,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,231.74/140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.29

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