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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.65, 211.01 and 82.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.65, 211.01 and 82.91 is: 124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.65 : 211.01 = 82.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.65/211.01 = 82.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.65x = 211.01 × 82.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.65x = 17,494.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,494.84/140.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.39

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