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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.47, 209.39 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.47, 209.39 and 124.97 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.47 : 209.39 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.47/209.39 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.47x = 209.39 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.47x = 26,165.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,165.80/140.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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