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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.09, 210.09 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.09, 210.09 and 91.68 is: 137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.09 : 210.09 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.09/210.09 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.09x = 210.09 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.09x = 19,261.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,261.05/140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.50

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