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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.01, 209.18 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.01, 209.18 and 127.23 is: 190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.01 : 209.18 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.01/209.18 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.01x = 209.18 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.01x = 26,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,613.34/140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.08

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