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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.39, 193.79 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.39, 193.79 and 96.16 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.39 : 193.79 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.39/193.79 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.39x = 193.79 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.39x = 18,634.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,634.60/140.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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