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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.09, 193.28 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.09, 193.28 and 88.34 is: 121.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.09 : 193.28 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.09/193.28 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.09x = 193.28 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.09x = 17,072.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,072.95/140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.88

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