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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 193.62 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 193.62 and 93.57 is: 129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 193.62 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/193.62 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 193.62 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 18,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,116.56/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.15

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