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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.80, 210.91 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.80, 210.91 and 82.86 is: 124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.80 : 210.91 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.80/210.91 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.80x = 210.91 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.80x = 17,476.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,476.00/140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.12

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