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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.23, 193.62 and 87.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.23, 193.62 and 87.85 is: 121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.23 : 193.62 = 87.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.23/193.62 = 87.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.23x = 193.62 × 87.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.23x = 17,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,009.52/140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.30

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