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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.23, 193.41 and 107.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.23, 193.41 and 107.41 is: 148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.23 : 193.41 = 107.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.23/193.41 = 107.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.23x = 193.41 × 107.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.23x = 20,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,774.17/140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.14

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