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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 193.60 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 193.60 and 96.88 is: 133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 193.60 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/193.60 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 193.60 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 18,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,755.97/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.55

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