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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.81, 194.38 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.81, 194.38 and 88.43 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.81 : 194.38 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.81/194.38 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.81x = 194.38 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.81x = 17,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,188.39/140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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