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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 209.69 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 209.69 and 124.24 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 209.69 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/209.69 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 209.69 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 26,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,051.89/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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