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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 193.64 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 193.64 and 103.66 is: 142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 193.64 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/193.64 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 193.64 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 20,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,072.72/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.83

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