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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 193.86 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 193.86 and 124.14 is: 171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 193.86 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/193.86 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 193.86 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 24,065.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,065.78/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.12

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