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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.11, 193.15 and 106.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.11, 193.15 and 106.91 is: 147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.11 : 193.15 = 106.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.11/193.15 = 106.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.11x = 193.15 × 106.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.11x = 20,649.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,649.67/140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.38

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