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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.57, 193.99 and 78.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.57, 193.99 and 78.40 is: 108.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.57 : 193.99 = 78.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.57/193.99 = 78.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.57x = 193.99 × 78.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.57x = 15,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,208.83/140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.19

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