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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 209.94 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 209.94 and 88.80 is: 133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 209.94 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/209.94 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 209.94 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 18,642.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,642.67/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.03

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