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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.33, 193.73 and 107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.33, 193.73 and 107.64 is: 148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.33 : 193.73 = 107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.33/193.73 = 107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.33x = 193.73 × 107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.33x = 20,852.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,852.56/140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.60

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