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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.31, 210.03 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.31, 210.03 and 122.31 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.31 : 210.03 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.31/210.03 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.31x = 210.03 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.31x = 25,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,687.72/140.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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