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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.30, 210.73 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.30, 210.73 and 122.07 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.30 : 210.73 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.30/210.73 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.30x = 210.73 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.30x = 25,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,723.81/140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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