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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.95, 210.38 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.95, 210.38 and 124.75 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.95 : 210.38 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.95/210.38 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.95x = 210.38 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.95x = 26,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,244.91/140.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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