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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 194.03 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 194.03 and 91.45 is: 126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 194.03 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/194.03 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 194.03 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 17,744.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,744.04/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.22

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