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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.75, 194.13 and 124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.75, 194.13 and 124.41 is: 171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.75 : 194.13 = 124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.75/194.13 = 124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.75x = 194.13 × 124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.75x = 24,151.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,151.71/140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.60

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