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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.61, 194.06 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.61, 194.06 and 88.20 is: 121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.61 : 194.06 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.61/194.06 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.61x = 194.06 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.61x = 17,116.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,116.09/140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.73

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