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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.35, 193.56 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.35, 193.56 and 107.68 is: 148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.35 : 193.56 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.35/193.56 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.35x = 193.56 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.35x = 20,842.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,842.54/140.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.50

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