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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.35, 193.75 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.35, 193.75 and 96.32 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.35 : 193.75 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.35/193.75 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.35x = 193.75 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.35x = 18,662.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,662.51/140.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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