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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 193.62 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 193.62 and 90.56 is: 124.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 193.62 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/193.62 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 193.62 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 17,534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,534.23/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.92

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