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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.87, 194.48 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.87, 194.48 and 88.44 is: 122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.87 : 194.48 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.87/194.48 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.87x = 194.48 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.87x = 17,199.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199.37/140.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.10

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