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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.05, 193.26 and 77.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.05, 193.26 and 77.85 is: 107.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.05 : 193.26 = 77.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.05/193.26 = 77.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.05x = 193.26 × 77.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.05x = 15,045.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045.29/140.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.43

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