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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 211.25 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 211.25 and 91.96 is: 138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 211.25 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/211.25 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 211.25 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 19,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426.55/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.07

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