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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 194.18 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 194.18 and 88.26 is: 121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 194.18 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/194.18 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 194.18 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 17,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,137.89/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.78

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