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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.38, 193.53 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.38, 193.53 and 107.68 is: 148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.38 : 193.53 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.38/193.53 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.38x = 193.53 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.38x = 20,839.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,839.31/140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.45

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