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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.18, 210.47 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.18, 210.47 and 122.36 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.18 : 210.47 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.18/210.47 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.18x = 210.47 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.18x = 25,751.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,751.45/140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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