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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 193.79 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 193.79 and 106.83 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 193.79 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/193.79 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 193.79 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 20,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,702.85/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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