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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.19, 193.30 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.19, 193.30 and 105.24 is: 145.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.19 : 193.30 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.19/193.30 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.19x = 193.30 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.19x = 20,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,342.89/140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.11

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