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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.51, 193.75 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.51, 193.75 and 103.75 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.51 : 193.75 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.51/193.75 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.51x = 193.75 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.51x = 20,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,100.82/140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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