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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.75, 211.17 and 82.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.75, 211.17 and 82.93 is: 124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.75 : 211.17 = 82.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.75/211.17 = 82.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.75x = 211.17 × 82.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.75x = 17,512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,512.33/140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.42

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