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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 193.88 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 193.88 and 98.96 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 193.88 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/193.88 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 193.88 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 19,186.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,186.36/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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