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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.63, 193.83 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.63, 193.83 and 96.89 is: 133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.63 : 193.83 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.63/193.83 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.63x = 193.83 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.63x = 18,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,780.19/140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.54

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