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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 209.94 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 209.94 and 82.16 is: 123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 209.94 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/209.94 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 209.94 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 17,248.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,248.67/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.20

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