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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 194.01 and 107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 194.01 and 107.93 is: 148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 194.01 = 107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/194.01 = 107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 194.01 × 107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 20,939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,939.50/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.79

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