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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.77, 193.22 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.77, 193.22 and 124.88 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.77 : 193.22 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.77/193.22 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.77x = 193.22 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.77x = 24,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,129.26/140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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