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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.02, 193.14 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.02, 193.14 and 90.88 is: 125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.02 : 193.14 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.02/193.14 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.02x = 193.14 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.02x = 17,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,552.56/140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.36

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