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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.05, 209.94 and 79.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.05, 209.94 and 79.21 is: 118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.05 : 209.94 = 79.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.05/209.94 = 79.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.05x = 209.94 × 79.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.05x = 16,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629.35/140.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.74

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