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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 209.91 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 209.91 and 91.50 is: 136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 209.91 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/209.91 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 209.91 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 19,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,206.77/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.92

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