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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 193.83 and 107.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 193.83 and 107.63 is: 148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 193.83 = 107.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/193.83 = 107.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 193.83 × 107.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 20,861.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,861.92/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.55

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