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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 193.89 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 193.89 and 123.84 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 193.89 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/193.89 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 193.89 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 24,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,011.34/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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