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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 193.57 and 87.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 193.57 and 87.81 is: 121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 193.57 = 87.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/193.57 = 87.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 193.57 × 87.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 16,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,997.38/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.17

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