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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.68, 194.04 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.68, 194.04 and 88.18 is: 121.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.68 : 194.04 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.68/194.04 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.68x = 194.04 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.68x = 17,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,110.45/140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.63

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