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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 193.35 and 91.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 193.35 and 91.05 is: 125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 193.35 = 91.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/193.35 = 91.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 193.35 × 91.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 17,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,604.52/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.62

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