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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.33, 210.52 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.33, 210.52 and 82.59 is: 123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.33 : 210.52 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.33/210.52 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.33x = 210.52 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.33x = 17,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,387.74/140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.91

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