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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 194.14 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 194.14 and 88.95 is: 122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 194.14 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/194.14 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 194.14 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 17,268.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,268.75/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.73

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