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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 193.95 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 193.95 and 103.82 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 193.95 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/193.95 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 193.95 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 20,134.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,134.92/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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