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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 193.83 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 193.83 and 109.08 is: 150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 193.83 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/193.83 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 193.83 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 21,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,142.98/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.40

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