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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 210.12 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 210.12 and 122.16 is: 183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 210.12 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/210.12 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 210.12 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 25,668.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,668.26/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.14

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