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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.57, 194.08 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.57, 194.08 and 91.47 is: 126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.57 : 194.08 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.57/194.08 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.57x = 194.08 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.57x = 17,752.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,752.27/140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.29

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