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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.61, 193.91 and 93.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.61, 193.91 and 93.99 is: 129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.61 : 193.91 = 93.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.61/193.91 = 93.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.61x = 193.91 × 93.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.61x = 18,224.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,224.40/140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.61

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