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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.20, 193.55 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.20, 193.55 and 93.64 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.20 : 193.55 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.20/193.55 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.20x = 193.55 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.20x = 18,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,124.02/140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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