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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.19, 193.39 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.19, 193.39 and 90.38 is: 124.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.19 : 193.39 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.19/193.39 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.19x = 193.39 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.19x = 17,478.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478.59/140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.68

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