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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.03, 193.56 and 103.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.03, 193.56 and 103.51 is: 143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.03 : 193.56 = 103.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.03/193.56 = 103.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.03x = 193.56 × 103.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.03x = 20,035.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,035.25/140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.08

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