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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.17, 193.50 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.17, 193.50 and 93.62 is: 129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.17 : 193.50 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.17/193.50 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.17x = 193.50 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.17x = 18,115.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,115.47/140.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.24

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