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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.86, 211.44 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.86, 211.44 and 124.71 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.86 : 211.44 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.86/211.44 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.86x = 211.44 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.86x = 26,367.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,367.82/140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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