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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 193.35 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 193.35 and 107.46 is: 148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 193.35 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/193.35 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 193.35 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 20,777.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,777.39/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.11

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