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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.41, 193.71 and 93.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.41, 193.71 and 93.79 is: 129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.41 : 193.71 = 93.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.41/193.71 = 93.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.41x = 193.71 × 93.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.41x = 18,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,168.06/140.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.39

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