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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.29, 193.14 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.29, 193.14 and 109.16 is: 150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.29 : 193.14 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.29/193.14 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.29x = 193.14 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.29x = 21,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,083.16/140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.29

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