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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 193.28 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 193.28 and 95.90 is: 132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 193.28 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/193.28 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 193.28 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 18,535.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,535.55/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.17

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