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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.18, 209.43 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.18, 209.43 and 122.63 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.18 : 209.43 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.18/209.43 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.18x = 209.43 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.18x = 25,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,681.35/140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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