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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 193.53 and 78.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 193.53 and 78.08 is: 107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 193.53 = 78.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/193.53 = 78.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 193.53 × 78.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 15,110.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,110.82/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.75

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