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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 193.83 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 193.83 and 122.34 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 193.83 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/193.83 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 193.83 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 23,713.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,713.16/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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