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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.93, 211.12 and 83.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.93, 211.12 and 83.15 is: 124.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.93 : 211.12 = 83.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.93/211.12 = 83.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.93x = 211.12 × 83.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.93x = 17,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,554.63/140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.56

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