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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 193.89 and 96.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 193.89 and 96.33 is: 132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 193.89 = 96.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/193.89 = 96.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 193.89 × 96.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 18,677.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,677.42/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.86

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