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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 193.59 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 193.59 and 105.51 is: 145.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 193.59 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/193.59 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 193.59 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 20,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,425.68/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.53

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