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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.17, 193.35 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.17, 193.35 and 106.96 is: 147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.17 : 193.35 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.17/193.35 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.17x = 193.35 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.17x = 20,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,680.72/140.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.54

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