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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.27, 193.46 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.27, 193.46 and 91.13 is: 125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.27 : 193.46 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.27/193.46 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.27x = 193.46 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.27x = 17,628.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,628.59/140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.68

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