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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.52, 194.02 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.52, 194.02 and 88.09 is: 121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.52 : 194.02 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.52/194.02 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.52x = 194.02 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.52x = 17,090.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,090.76/140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.62

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