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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 192.98 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 192.98 and 101.24 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 192.98 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/192.98 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 192.98 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 19,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,537.30/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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