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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 193.98 and 103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 193.98 and 103.78 is: 143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 193.98 = 103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/193.98 = 103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 193.98 × 103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 20,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,131.24/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.04

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