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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.94, 211.01 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.94, 211.01 and 123.12 is: 184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.94 : 211.01 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.94/211.01 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.94x = 211.01 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.94x = 25,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,978.94/140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.33

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