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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.48, 193.74 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.48, 193.74 and 98.96 is: 136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.48 : 193.74 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.48/193.74 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.48x = 193.74 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.48x = 19,172.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,172.51/140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.48

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