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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.30, 193.52 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.30, 193.52 and 103.48 is: 142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.30 : 193.52 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.30/193.52 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.30x = 193.52 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.30x = 20,025.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,025.22/140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.73

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