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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.78, 194.06 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.78, 194.06 and 91.56 is: 126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.78 : 194.06 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.78/194.06 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.78x = 194.06 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.78x = 17,768.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,768.13/140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.21

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