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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.21, 193.26 and 98.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.21, 193.26 and 98.67 is: 136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.21 : 193.26 = 98.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.21/193.26 = 98.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.21x = 193.26 × 98.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.21x = 19,068.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,068.69/140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.00

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