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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.37, 193.73 and 101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.37, 193.73 and 101.06 is: 139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.37 : 193.73 = 101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.37/193.73 = 101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.37x = 193.73 × 101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.37x = 19,578.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,578.33/140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.48

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