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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 193.79 and 96.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 193.79 and 96.90 is: 133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 193.79 = 96.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/193.79 = 96.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 193.79 × 96.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 18,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,777.77/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.52

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