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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.27, 193.59 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.27, 193.59 and 103.55 is: 142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.27 : 193.59 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.27/193.59 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.27x = 193.59 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.27x = 20,045.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,045.28/140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.91

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