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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.93, 194.53 and 101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.93, 194.53 and 101.10 is: 139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.93 : 194.53 = 101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.93/194.53 = 101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.93x = 194.53 × 101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.93x = 19,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,666.98/140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.55

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