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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.49, 193.77 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.49, 193.77 and 105.48 is: 145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.49 : 193.77 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.49/193.77 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.49x = 193.77 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.49x = 20,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,438.86/140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.48

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