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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.57, 193.91 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.57, 193.91 and 91.52 is: 126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.57 : 193.91 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.57/193.91 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.57x = 193.91 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.57x = 17,745.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,745.22/140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.24

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