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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.79, 194.23 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.79, 194.23 and 88.31 is: 121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.79 : 194.23 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.79/194.23 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.79x = 194.23 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.79x = 17,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,152.88/140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.83

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