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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.09, 193.18 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.09, 193.18 and 90.91 is: 125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.09 : 193.18 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.09/193.18 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.09x = 193.18 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.09x = 17,561.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561.99/140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.36

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