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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.21, 209.96 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.21, 209.96 and 88.69 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.21 : 209.96 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.21/209.96 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.21x = 209.96 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.21x = 18,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,621.50/140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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