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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 193.41 and 107.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 193.41 and 107.43 is: 148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 193.41 = 107.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/193.41 = 107.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 193.41 × 107.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 20,778.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,778.04/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.18

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