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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 193.21 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 193.21 and 96.40 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 193.21 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/193.21 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 193.21 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 18,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,625.44/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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