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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 193.56 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 193.56 and 98.90 is: 136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 193.56 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/193.56 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 193.56 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 19,143.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,143.08/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.39

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