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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 193.18 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 193.18 and 90.18 is: 124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 193.18 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/193.18 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 193.18 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 17,420.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,420.97/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.35

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