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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.26, 193.68 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.26, 193.68 and 93.60 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.26 : 193.68 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.26/193.68 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.26x = 193.68 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.26x = 18,128.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,128.45/140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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