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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.29, 193.65 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.29, 193.65 and 95.43 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.29 : 193.65 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.29/193.65 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.29x = 193.65 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.29x = 18,480.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,480.02/140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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