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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 193.32 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 193.32 and 101.16 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 193.32 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/193.32 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 193.32 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 19,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,556.25/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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