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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.37, 193.52 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.37, 193.52 and 101.08 is: 139.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.37 : 193.52 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.37/193.52 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.37x = 193.52 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.37x = 19,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,561.00/140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.35

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