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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 193.79 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 193.79 and 101.22 is: 139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 193.79 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/193.79 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 193.79 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 19,614.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,614.92/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.53

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