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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.50, 193.89 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.50, 193.89 and 88.82 is: 122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.50 : 193.89 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.50/193.89 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.50x = 193.89 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.50x = 17,221.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,221.31/140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.57

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