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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 193.28 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 193.28 and 105.44 is: 145.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 193.28 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/193.28 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 193.28 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 20,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,379.44/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.57

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