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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 210.32 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 210.32 and 91.52 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 210.32 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/210.32 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 210.32 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 19,248.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,248.49/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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