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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 209.96 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 209.96 and 123.88 is: 185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 209.96 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/209.96 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 209.96 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 26,009.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,009.84/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.68

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