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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 211.19 and 82.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 211.19 and 82.98 is: 124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 211.19 = 82.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/211.19 = 82.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 211.19 × 82.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 17,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,524.13/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.52

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