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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 193.23 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 193.23 and 96.39 is: 132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 193.23 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/193.23 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 193.23 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 18,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,625.44/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.92

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