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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.85, 194.42 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.85, 194.42 and 88.40 is: 122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.85 : 194.42 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.85/194.42 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.85x = 194.42 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.85x = 17,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,185.31/140.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.01

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