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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.37, 193.68 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.37, 193.68 and 103.50 is: 142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.37 : 193.68 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.37/193.68 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.37x = 193.68 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.37x = 20,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,045.88/140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.81

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