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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.62, 193.98 and 103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.62, 193.98 and 103.90 is: 143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.62 : 193.98 = 103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.62/193.98 = 103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.62x = 193.98 × 103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.62x = 20,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,154.52/140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.33

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