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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.94, 193.82 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.94, 193.82 and 122.54 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.94 : 193.82 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.94/193.82 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.94x = 193.82 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.94x = 23,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,750.70/140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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