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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 210 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 210 and 88.88 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 210 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/210 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 210 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 18,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,664.80/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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