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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 193.20 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 193.20 and 103.20 is: 142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 193.20 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/193.20 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 193.20 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 19,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,938.24/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.25

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