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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.63, 193.61 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.63, 193.61 and 122.11 is: 168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.63 : 193.61 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.63/193.61 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.63x = 193.61 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.63x = 23,641.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,641.54/140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.12

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