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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 193.23 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 193.23 and 105.11 is: 144.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 193.23 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/193.23 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 193.23 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 20,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,309.44/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.93

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