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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.26, 193.53 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.26, 193.53 and 88.50 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.26 : 193.53 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.26/193.53 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.26x = 193.53 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.26x = 17,127.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,127.41/140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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