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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.55, 193.96 and 78.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.55, 193.96 and 78.38 is: 108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.55 : 193.96 = 78.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.55/193.96 = 78.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.55x = 193.96 × 78.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.55x = 15,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202.87/140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.17

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