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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.53, 193.98 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.53, 193.98 and 107.74 is: 148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.53 : 193.98 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.53/193.98 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.53x = 193.98 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.53x = 20,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,899.41/140.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.72

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