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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.50, 210.94 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.50, 210.94 and 121.36 is: 182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.50 : 210.94 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.50/210.94 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.50x = 210.94 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.50x = 25,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,599.68/140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.20

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