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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.15, 193.20 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.15, 193.20 and 107.34 is: 147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.15 : 193.20 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.15/193.20 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.15x = 193.20 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.15x = 20,738.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,738.09/140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.97

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