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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 193.59 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 193.59 and 96.72 is: 133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 193.59 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/193.59 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 193.59 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 18,724.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,724.02/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.48

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