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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.30, 193.73 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.30, 193.73 and 109.18 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.30 : 193.73 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.30/193.73 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.30x = 193.73 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.30x = 21,151.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,151.14/140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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