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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 193.37 and 77.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 193.37 and 77.95 is: 107.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 193.37 = 77.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/193.37 = 77.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 193.37 × 77.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 15,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073.95/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.57

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