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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 193.80 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 193.80 and 91.44 is: 126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 193.80 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/193.80 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 193.80 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 17,721.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,721.07/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.06

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