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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.39, 193.56 and 96.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.39, 193.56 and 96.65 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.39 : 193.56 = 96.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.39/193.56 = 96.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.39x = 193.56 × 96.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.39x = 18,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,707.57/140.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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