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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.25, 193.44 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.25, 193.44 and 93.60 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.25 : 193.44 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.25/193.44 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.25x = 193.44 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.25x = 18,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,105.02/140.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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