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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.19, 209.94 and 91.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.19, 209.94 and 91.29 is: 136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.19 : 209.94 = 91.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.19/209.94 = 91.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.19x = 209.94 × 91.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.19x = 19,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165.42/140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.71

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