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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.20, 193.38 and 98.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.20, 193.38 and 98.84 is: 136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.20 : 193.38 = 98.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.20/193.38 = 98.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.20x = 193.38 × 98.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.20x = 19,113.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,113.68/140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.33

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