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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.52, 193.80 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.52, 193.80 and 109.40 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.52 : 193.80 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.52/193.80 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.52x = 193.80 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.52x = 21,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201.72/140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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