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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 193.35 and 107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 193.35 and 107.29 is: 148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 193.35 = 107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/193.35 = 107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 193.35 × 107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 20,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,744.52/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.07

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