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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 193.38 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 193.38 and 88.46 is: 122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 193.38 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/193.38 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 193.38 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 17,106.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,106.39/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.08

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