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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.17, 193.49 and 101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.17, 193.49 and 101.47 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.17 : 193.49 = 101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.17/193.49 = 101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.17x = 193.49 × 101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.17x = 19,632.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632.92/140.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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