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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.29, 193.50 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.29, 193.50 and 90.51 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.29 : 193.50 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.29/193.50 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.29x = 193.50 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.29x = 17,513.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,513.69/140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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