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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.51, 193.91 and 78.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.51, 193.91 and 78.35 is: 108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.51 : 193.91 = 78.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.51/193.91 = 78.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.51x = 193.91 × 78.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.51x = 15,191.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,191.49/140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.11

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