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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 193.34 and 77.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 193.34 and 77.93 is: 107.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 193.34 = 77.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/193.34 = 77.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 193.34 × 77.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 15,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,067.65/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.55

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