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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 193.56 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 193.56 and 96.64 is: 133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 193.56 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/193.56 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 193.56 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 18,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,705.64/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.31

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