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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.93, 194.53 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.93, 194.53 and 101.60 is: 140.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.93 : 194.53 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.93/194.53 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.93x = 194.53 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.93x = 19,763.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,763.02/140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.23

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