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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 193.38 and 77.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 193.38 and 77.96 is: 107.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 193.38 = 77.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/193.38 = 77.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 193.38 × 77.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 15,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,075.90/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.58

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