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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 193.28 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 193.28 and 124.64 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 193.28 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/193.28 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 193.28 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 24,090.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,090.42/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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