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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.11, 209.62 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.11, 209.62 and 122.03 is: 182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.11 : 209.62 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.11/209.62 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.11x = 209.62 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.11x = 25,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,580.15/140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.58

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