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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.06, 192.26 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.06, 192.26 and 124.09 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.06 : 192.26 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.06/192.26 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.06x = 192.26 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.06x = 23,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,857.37/140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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