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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 193.78 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 193.78 and 88.68 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 193.78 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/193.78 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 193.78 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 17,184.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184.41/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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