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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 193.72 and 93.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 193.72 and 93.82 is: 129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 193.72 = 93.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/193.72 = 93.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 193.72 × 93.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 18,174.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,174.81/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.52

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