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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.49, 193.89 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.49, 193.89 and 88.04 is: 121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.49 : 193.89 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.49/193.89 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.49x = 193.89 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.49x = 17,069.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,069.11/140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.50

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