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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.19, 193.42 and 87.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.19, 193.42 and 87.71 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.19 : 193.42 = 87.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.19/193.42 = 87.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.19x = 193.42 × 87.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.19x = 16,963.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,963.46/140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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