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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.29, 210.47 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.29, 210.47 and 82.49 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.29 : 210.47 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.29/210.47 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.29x = 210.47 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.29x = 17,360.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,360.36/140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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