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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.46, 194.02 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.46, 194.02 and 122.28 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.46 : 194.02 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.46/194.02 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.46x = 194.02 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.46x = 23,724.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,724.77/140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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