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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 211.68 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 211.68 and 86.88 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 211.68 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/211.68 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 211.68 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 18,390.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,390.76/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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