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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.37, 193.80 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.37, 193.80 and 107.56 is: 148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.37 : 193.80 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.37/193.80 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.37x = 193.80 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.37x = 20,845.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,845.13/140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.50

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