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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.57, 193.88 and 97.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.57, 193.88 and 97.01 is: 133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.57 : 193.88 = 97.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.57/193.88 = 97.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.57x = 193.88 × 97.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.57x = 18,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,808.30/140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.80

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