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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.02, 209.84 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.02, 209.84 and 82.27 is: 123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.02 : 209.84 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.02/209.84 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.02x = 209.84 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.02x = 17,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,262.60/140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.29

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