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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.18, 193.31 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.18, 193.31 and 93.43 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.18 : 193.31 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.18/193.31 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.18x = 193.31 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.18x = 18,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,059.99/140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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