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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 193.96 and 99.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 193.96 and 99.21 is: 136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 193.96 = 99.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/193.96 = 99.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 193.96 × 99.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 19,242.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,242.77/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.74

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