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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.09, 193.25 and 87.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.09, 193.25 and 87.60 is: 120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.09 : 193.25 = 87.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.09/193.25 = 87.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.09x = 193.25 × 87.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.09x = 16,927.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,927.73/140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.84

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