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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.20, 193.24 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.20, 193.24 and 101.32 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.20 : 193.24 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.20/193.24 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.20x = 193.24 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.20x = 19,579.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,579.08/140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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