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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.09, 193.23 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.09, 193.23 and 91.01 is: 125.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.09 : 193.23 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.09/193.23 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.09x = 193.23 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.09x = 17,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,584.90/140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.53

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