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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.96, 194.61 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.96, 194.61 and 91.92 is: 126.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.96 : 194.61 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.96/194.61 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.96x = 194.61 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.96x = 17,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,888.90/140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.91

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