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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.27, 210.08 and 91.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.27, 210.08 and 91.49 is: 137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.27 : 210.08 = 91.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.27/210.08 = 91.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.27x = 210.08 × 91.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.27x = 19,219.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,219.76/140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.02

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