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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 193.55 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 193.55 and 96.15 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 193.55 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/193.55 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 193.55 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 18,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,609.35/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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