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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 210.65 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 210.65 and 88.38 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 210.65 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/210.65 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 210.65 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 18,617.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,617.25/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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