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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 210.12 and 79.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 210.12 and 79.20 is: 118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 210.12 = 79.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/210.12 = 79.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 210.12 × 79.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 16,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,641.50/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.80

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