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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.23, 209.93 and 91.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.23, 209.93 and 91.36 is: 136.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.23 : 209.93 = 91.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.23/209.93 = 91.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.23x = 209.93 × 91.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.23x = 19,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,179.01/140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.77

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