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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 193.32 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 193.32 and 103.44 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 193.32 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/193.32 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 193.32 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 19,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,997.02/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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