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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.29, 193.52 and 96.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.29, 193.52 and 96.55 is: 133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.29 : 193.52 = 96.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.29/193.52 = 96.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.29x = 193.52 × 96.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.29x = 18,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,684.11/140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.18

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