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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.03, 210.08 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.03, 210.08 and 124.77 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.03 : 210.08 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.03/210.08 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.03x = 210.08 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.03x = 26,212.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,212.78/140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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