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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 193.68 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 193.68 and 87.88 is: 121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 193.68 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/193.68 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 193.68 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 17,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,020.60/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.30

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