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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.47, 209.69 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.47, 209.69 and 122.24 is: 182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.47 : 209.69 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.47/209.69 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.47x = 209.69 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.47x = 25,632.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,632.88/140.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.48

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