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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 210 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 210 and 122.24 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 210 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/210 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 210 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 25,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,670.40/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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