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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 209.85 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 209.85 and 122.10 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 209.85 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/209.85 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 209.85 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 25,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,622.69/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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