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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.00, 209.84 and 78.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.00, 209.84 and 78.35 is: 117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.00 : 209.84 = 78.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.00/209.84 = 78.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.00x = 209.84 × 78.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.00x = 16,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,439.52/140.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.43

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