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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 193.20 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 193.20 and 127.36 is: 175.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 193.20 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/193.20 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 193.20 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 24,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,605.95/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.36

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