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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.71, 194.10 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.71, 194.10 and 101.93 is: 140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.71 : 194.10 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.71/194.10 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.71x = 194.10 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.71x = 19,784.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,784.61/140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.61

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