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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 210.47 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 210.47 and 91.89 is: 137.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 210.47 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/210.47 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 210.47 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 19,339.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,339.04/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.57

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