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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 194.40 and 91.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 194.40 and 91.77 is: 126.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 194.40 = 91.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/194.40 = 91.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 194.40 × 91.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 17,840.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,840.09/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.63

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