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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.37, 193.75 and 105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.37, 193.75 and 105.10 is: 145.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.37 : 193.75 = 105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.37/193.75 = 105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.37x = 193.75 × 105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.37x = 20,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,363.12/140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.07

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