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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.65, 193.98 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.65, 193.98 and 101.23 is: 139.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.65 : 193.98 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.65/193.98 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.65x = 193.98 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.65x = 19,636.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,636.11/140.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.61

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