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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 193.56 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 193.56 and 122.96 is: 169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 193.56 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/193.56 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 193.56 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 23,800.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,800.14/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.28

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