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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 193.41 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 193.41 and 91.02 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 193.41 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/193.41 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 193.41 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 17,604.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,604.18/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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