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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.46, 193.75 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.46, 193.75 and 88.01 is: 121.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.46 : 193.75 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.46/193.75 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.46x = 193.75 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.46x = 17,050.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,050.97/140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.40

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