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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.26, 193.44 and 102.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.26, 193.44 and 102.91 is: 141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.26 : 193.44 = 102.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.26/193.44 = 102.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.26x = 193.44 × 102.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.26x = 19,906.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,906.91/140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.93

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