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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 209.68 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 209.68 and 88.54 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 209.68 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/209.68 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 209.68 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 18,565.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,565.11/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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