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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 193.94 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 193.94 and 126.97 is: 175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 193.94 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/193.94 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 193.94 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 24,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,624.63/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.09

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