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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 209.94 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 209.94 and 119.80 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 209.94 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/209.94 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 209.94 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 25,150.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,150.81/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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