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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.01, 192.83 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.01, 192.83 and 122.46 is: 168.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.01 : 192.83 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.01/192.83 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.01x = 192.83 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.01x = 23,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,613.35/140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.65

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