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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.57, 211.35 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.57, 211.35 and 122.65 is: 184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.57 : 211.35 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.57/211.35 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.57x = 211.35 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.57x = 25,922.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,922.01/140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.41

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