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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.21, 193.28 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.21, 193.28 and 98.70 is: 136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.21 : 193.28 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.21/193.28 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.21x = 193.28 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.21x = 19,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,076.98/140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.06

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