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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 193.39 and 77.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 193.39 and 77.12 is: 106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 193.39 = 77.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/193.39 = 77.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 193.39 × 77.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 14,914.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,914.24/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.43

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