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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 210.08 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 210.08 and 123.16 is: 184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 210.08 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/210.08 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 210.08 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 25,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,873.45/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.39

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