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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 192.86 and 107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 192.86 and 107.40 is: 147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 192.86 = 107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/192.86 = 107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 192.86 × 107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 20,713.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,713.16/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.78

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