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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 193.29 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 193.29 and 88.34 is: 121.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 193.29 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/193.29 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 193.29 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 17,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,075.24/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.97

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