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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 194.02 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 194.02 and 88.16 is: 121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 194.02 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/194.02 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 194.02 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 17,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,103.61/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.65

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