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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 209.40 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 209.40 and 124.26 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 209.40 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/209.40 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 209.40 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 26,020.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,020.04/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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