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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.55, 210.78 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.55, 210.78 and 122.55 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.55 : 210.78 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.55/210.78 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.55x = 210.78 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.55x = 25,831.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,831.09/140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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