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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 194.27 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 194.27 and 91.59 is: 126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 194.27 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/194.27 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 194.27 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 17,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,792.73/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.43

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