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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 193.41 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 193.41 and 102.81 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 193.41 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/193.41 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 193.41 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 19,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,884.10/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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