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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 193.68 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 193.68 and 91.26 is: 125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 193.68 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/193.68 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 193.68 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 17,675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,675.24/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.95

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