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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.21, 193.58 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.21, 193.58 and 105.28 is: 145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.21 : 193.58 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.21/193.58 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.21x = 193.58 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.21x = 20,380.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,380.10/140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.35

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