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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.93, 211.37 and 88.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.93, 211.37 and 88.85 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.93 : 211.37 = 88.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.93/211.37 = 88.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.93x = 211.37 × 88.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.93x = 18,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,778.72/140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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