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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.79, 193.83 and 109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.79, 193.83 and 109.66 is: 150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.79 : 193.83 = 109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.79/193.83 = 109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.79x = 193.83 × 109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.79x = 21,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,255.40/140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.97

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