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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.43, 193.77 and 78.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.43, 193.77 and 78.25 is: 107.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.43 : 193.77 = 78.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.43/193.77 = 78.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.43x = 193.77 × 78.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.43x = 15,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,162.50/140.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.97

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