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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.01, 210.51 and 122.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.01, 210.51 and 122.09 is: 183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.01 : 210.51 = 122.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.01/210.51 = 122.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.01x = 210.51 × 122.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.01x = 25,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,701.30/140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.57

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