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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.41, 193.73 and 87.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.41, 193.73 and 87.98 is: 121.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.41 : 193.73 = 87.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.41/193.73 = 87.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.41x = 193.73 × 87.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.41x = 17,044.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,044.54/140.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.39

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