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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.53, 193.91 and 78.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.53, 193.91 and 78.36 is: 108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.53 : 193.91 = 78.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.53/193.91 = 78.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.53x = 193.91 × 78.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.53x = 15,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,194.79/140.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.13

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