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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.51, 193.86 and 91.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.51, 193.86 and 91.37 is: 126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.51 : 193.86 = 91.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.51/193.86 = 91.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.51x = 193.86 × 91.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.51x = 17,712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,712.02/140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.06

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