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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.62, 194.01 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.62, 194.01 and 88.21 is: 121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.62 : 194.01 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.62/194.01 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.62x = 194.01 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.62x = 17,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113.62/140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.70

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