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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 193.36 and 91.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 193.36 and 91.10 is: 125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 193.36 = 91.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/193.36 = 91.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 193.36 × 91.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 17,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,615.10/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.62

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