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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.50, 193.62 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.50, 193.62 and 107.56 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.50 : 193.62 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.50/193.62 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.50x = 193.62 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.50x = 20,825.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,825.77/140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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