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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 193.74 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 193.74 and 103.54 is: 142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 193.74 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/193.74 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 193.74 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 20,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059.84/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.84

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