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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 210.45 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 210.45 and 121.02 is: 181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 210.45 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/210.45 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 210.45 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 25,468.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,468.66/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.63

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