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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.84, 210.52 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.84, 210.52 and 122.42 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.84 : 210.52 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.84/210.52 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.84x = 210.52 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.84x = 25,770.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,770.96/140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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