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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 193.86 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 193.86 and 103.32 is: 142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 193.86 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/193.86 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 193.86 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 20,029.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,029.62/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.84

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