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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.27, 193.52 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.27, 193.52 and 100.94 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.27 : 193.52 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.27/193.52 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.27x = 193.52 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.27x = 19,533.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,533.19/140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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