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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.07, 193.28 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.07, 193.28 and 90.29 is: 124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.07 : 193.28 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.07/193.28 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.07x = 193.28 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.07x = 17,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,449.83/140.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.58

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