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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 193.38 and 87.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 193.38 and 87.65 is: 120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 193.38 = 87.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/193.38 = 87.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 193.38 × 87.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 16,948.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,948.79/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.98

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