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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 194.42 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 194.42 and 91.80 is: 126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 194.42 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/194.42 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 194.42 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 17,847.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847.76/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.69

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