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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.61, 211.26 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.61, 211.26 and 91.88 is: 138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.61 : 211.26 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.61/211.26 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.61x = 211.26 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.61x = 19,410.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,410.65/140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.04

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