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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.59, 193.95 and 96.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.59, 193.95 and 96.85 is: 133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.59 : 193.95 = 96.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.59/193.95 = 96.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.59x = 193.95 × 96.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.59x = 18,783.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,783.57/140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.61

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