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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.86, 211.11 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.86, 211.11 and 122.59 is: 183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.86 : 211.11 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.86/211.11 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.86x = 211.11 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.86x = 25,879.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,879.97/140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.73

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