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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 210.57 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 210.57 and 82.62 is: 124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 210.57 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/210.57 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 210.57 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 17,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,397.29/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.02

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