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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 193.50 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 193.50 and 107.52 is: 148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 193.50 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/193.50 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 193.50 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 20,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,805.12/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.31

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