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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 193.69 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 193.69 and 107.73 is: 148.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 193.69 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/193.69 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 193.69 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 20,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,866.36/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.48

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