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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.25, 193.35 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.25, 193.35 and 98.68 is: 136.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.25 : 193.35 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.25/193.35 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.25x = 193.35 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.25x = 19,080.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,080.02/140.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.04

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