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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.38, 193.78 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.38, 193.78 and 103.54 is: 142.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.38 : 193.78 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.38/193.78 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.38x = 193.78 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.38x = 20,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,063.98/140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.93

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