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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.57, 193.80 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.57, 193.80 and 101.20 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.57 : 193.80 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.57/193.80 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.57x = 193.80 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.57x = 19,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,611.59/140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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