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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 193.40 and 93.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 193.40 and 93.49 is: 129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 193.40 = 93.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/193.40 = 93.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 193.40 × 93.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 18,080.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,080.97/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.04

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