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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.50, 193.76 and 91.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.50, 193.76 and 91.29 is: 125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.50 : 193.76 = 91.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.50/193.76 = 91.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.50x = 193.76 × 91.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.50x = 17,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,687.89/140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.89

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