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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 193.60 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 193.60 and 101.76 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 193.60 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/193.60 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 193.60 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 19,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,700.74/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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