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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.17, 193.26 and 91.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.17, 193.26 and 91.03 is: 125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.17 : 193.26 = 91.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.17/193.26 = 91.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.17x = 193.26 × 91.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.17x = 17,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,592.46/140.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.51

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