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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.01, 193.23 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.01, 193.23 and 107.34 is: 148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.01 : 193.23 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.01/193.23 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.01x = 193.23 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.01x = 20,741.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,741.31/140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.14

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