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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.55, 193.89 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.55, 193.89 and 88.08 is: 121.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.55 : 193.89 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.55/193.89 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.55x = 193.89 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.55x = 17,077.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,077.83/140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.51

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