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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 194.01 and 103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 194.01 and 103.78 is: 143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 194.01 = 103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/194.01 = 103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 194.01 × 103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 20,133.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,133.39/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.20

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