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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.47, 193.88 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.47, 193.88 and 93.92 is: 129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.47 : 193.88 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.47/193.88 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.47x = 193.88 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.47x = 18,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,209.21/140.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.63

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