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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.23, 193.39 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.23, 193.39 and 91.13 is: 125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.23 : 193.39 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.23/193.39 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.23x = 193.39 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.23x = 17,622.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622.21/140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.67

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