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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.30, 193.49 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.30, 193.49 and 91.13 is: 125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.30 : 193.49 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.30/193.49 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.30x = 193.49 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.30x = 17,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,631.66/140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.67

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