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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 211.02 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 211.02 and 88.55 is: 132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 211.02 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/211.02 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 211.02 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 18,686.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,686.35/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.77

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