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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.02, 193.42 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.02, 193.42 and 109.02 is: 150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.02 : 193.42 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.02/193.42 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.02x = 193.42 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.02x = 21,086.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,086.65/140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.60

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