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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 209.79 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 209.79 and 88.83 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 209.79 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/209.79 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 209.79 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 18,635.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,635.65/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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