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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.45, 193.94 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.45, 193.94 and 107.85 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.45 : 193.94 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.45/193.94 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.45x = 193.94 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.45x = 20,915.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,915.89/140.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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