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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 193.46 and 107.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 193.46 and 107.55 is: 148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 193.46 = 107.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/193.46 = 107.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 193.46 × 107.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 20,806.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,806.09/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.24

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