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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 194.45 and 91.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 194.45 and 91.07 is: 125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 194.45 = 91.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/194.45 = 91.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 194.45 × 91.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 17,707.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,707.82/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.67

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