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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.23, 193.28 and 107.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.23, 193.28 and 107.43 is: 148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.23 : 193.28 = 107.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.23/193.28 = 107.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.23x = 193.28 × 107.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.23x = 20,764.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,764.07/140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.07

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