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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.67, 210.74 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.67, 210.74 and 121.23 is: 181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.67 : 210.74 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.67/210.74 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.67x = 210.74 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.67x = 25,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,547.40/140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.61

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