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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 210.38 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 210.38 and 124.40 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 210.38 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/210.38 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 210.38 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 26,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,171.27/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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