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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 193.70 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 193.70 and 105.31 is: 145.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 193.70 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/193.70 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 193.70 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 20,397.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,397.05/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.53

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