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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 194.04 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 194.04 and 124.32 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 194.04 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/194.04 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 194.04 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 24,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,123.05/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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