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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.06, 209.72 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.06, 209.72 and 91.24 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.06 : 209.72 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.06/209.72 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.06x = 209.72 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.06x = 19,134.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,134.85/140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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