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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 193.92 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 193.92 and 124.32 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 193.92 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/193.92 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 193.92 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 24,108.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,108.13/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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