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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.92, 193.98 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.92, 193.98 and 104.02 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.92 : 193.98 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.92/193.98 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.92x = 193.98 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.92x = 20,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,177.80/140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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