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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 193.44 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 193.44 and 91.18 is: 125.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 193.44 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/193.44 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 193.44 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 17,637.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,637.86/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.77

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