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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.01, 192.96 and 101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.01, 192.96 and 101.13 is: 139.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.01 : 192.96 = 101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.01/192.96 = 101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.01x = 192.96 × 101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.01x = 19,514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,514.04/140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.38

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