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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.33, 193.66 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.33, 193.66 and 96.12 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.33 : 193.66 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.33/193.66 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.33x = 193.66 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.33x = 18,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,614.36/140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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