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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 193.97 and 90.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 193.97 and 90.81 is: 125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 193.97 = 90.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/193.97 = 90.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 193.97 × 90.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 17,613.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,613.70/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.33

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