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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.15, 193.43 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.15, 193.43 and 105.36 is: 145.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.15 : 193.43 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.15/193.43 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.15x = 193.43 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.15x = 20,379.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,379.32/140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.41

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