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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 188.89 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 188.89 and 140.60 is: 188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 188.89 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/188.89 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 188.89 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 26,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,557.93/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.89

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