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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 193.59 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 193.59 and 93.69 is: 129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 193.59 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/193.59 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 193.59 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 18,137.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,137.45/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.35

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