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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.33, 193.52 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.33, 193.52 and 107.12 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.33 : 193.52 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.33/193.52 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.33x = 193.52 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.33x = 20,728.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,728.36/140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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