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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 193.24 and 101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 193.24 and 101.30 is: 139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 193.24 = 101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/193.24 = 101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 193.24 × 101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 19,575.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,575.21/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.72

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