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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.46, 193.88 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.46, 193.88 and 93.97 is: 129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.46 : 193.88 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.46/193.88 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.46x = 193.88 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.46x = 18,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218.90/140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.71

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