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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 210.10 and 88.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 210.10 and 88.60 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 210.10 = 88.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/210.10 = 88.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 210.10 × 88.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 18,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,614.86/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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