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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.45, 193.85 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.45, 193.85 and 103.80 is: 143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.45 : 193.85 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.45/193.85 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.45x = 193.85 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.45x = 20,121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121.11/140.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.26

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