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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.71, 194.19 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.71, 194.19 and 88.30 is: 121.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.71 : 194.19 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.71/194.19 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.71x = 194.19 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.71x = 17,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,146.98/140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.86

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