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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.68, 194.26 and 103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.68, 194.26 and 103.90 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.68 : 194.26 = 103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.68/194.26 = 103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.68x = 194.26 × 103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.68x = 20,183.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,183.61/140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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