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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 209.94 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 209.94 and 88.76 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 209.94 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/209.94 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 209.94 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 18,634.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,634.27/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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