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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.23, 209.45 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.23, 209.45 and 107.73 is: 160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.23 : 209.45 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.23/209.45 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.23x = 209.45 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.23x = 22,564.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,564.32/140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.91

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