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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 193.70 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 193.70 and 105.48 is: 145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 193.70 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/193.70 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 193.70 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 20,431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,431.48/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.59

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