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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.40, 193.86 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.40, 193.86 and 91.44 is: 126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.40 : 193.86 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.40/193.86 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.40x = 193.86 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.40x = 17,726.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,726.56/140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.26

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