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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 209.24 and 124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 209.24 and 124.62 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 209.24 = 124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/209.24 = 124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 209.24 × 124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 26,074.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,074.87/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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