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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.55, 193.81 and 109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.55, 193.81 and 109.41 is: 150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.55 : 193.81 = 109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.55/193.81 = 109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.55x = 193.81 × 109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.55x = 21,204.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,204.75/140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.87

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