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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.18, 193.34 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.18, 193.34 and 88.42 is: 121.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.18 : 193.34 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.18/193.34 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.18x = 193.34 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.18x = 17,095.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,095.12/140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.95

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