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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.48, 209.76 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.48, 209.76 and 124.32 is: 185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.48 : 209.76 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.48/209.76 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.48x = 209.76 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.48x = 26,077.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,077.36/140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.63

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