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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.46, 210.55 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.46, 210.55 and 91.73 is: 137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.46 : 210.55 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.46/210.55 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.46x = 210.55 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.46x = 19,314.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,314.22/140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.51

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