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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.27, 193.59 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.27, 193.59 and 91.16 is: 125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.27 : 193.59 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.27/193.59 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.27x = 193.59 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.27x = 17,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,647.66/140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.81

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