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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 210.03 and 82.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 210.03 and 82.34 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 210.03 = 82.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/210.03 = 82.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 210.03 × 82.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 17,293.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,293.87/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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