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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.56, 193.92 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.56, 193.92 and 88.72 is: 122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.56 : 193.92 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.56/193.92 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.56x = 193.92 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.56x = 17,204.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,204.58/140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.40

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