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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.46, 193.62 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.46, 193.62 and 103.59 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.46 : 193.62 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.46/193.62 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.46x = 193.62 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.46x = 20,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057.10/140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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