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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 194.19 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 194.19 and 91.71 is: 126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 194.19 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/194.19 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 194.19 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 17,809.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,809.16/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.52

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