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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.89, 194.30 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.89, 194.30 and 91.04 is: 125.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.89 : 194.30 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.89/194.30 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.89x = 194.30 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.89x = 17,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,687.65/140.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.54

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