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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.38, 193.50 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.38, 193.50 and 109.24 is: 150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.38 : 193.50 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.38/193.50 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.38x = 193.50 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.38x = 21,137.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,137.94/140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.58

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