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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 193.37 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 193.37 and 107.49 is: 148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 193.37 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/193.37 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 193.37 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 20,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,784.80/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.10

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