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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.27, 192.53 and 124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.27, 192.53 and 124.38 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.27 : 192.53 = 124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.27/192.53 = 124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.27x = 192.53 × 124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.27x = 23,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,947.19/140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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