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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 211.05 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 211.05 and 122.32 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 211.05 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/211.05 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 211.05 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 25,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,815.64/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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