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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 193.34 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 193.34 and 93.46 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 193.34 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/193.34 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 193.34 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 18,069.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,069.69/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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