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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 193.34 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 193.34 and 90.96 is: 125.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 193.34 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/193.34 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 193.34 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 17,586.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,586.21/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.54

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