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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 210.17 and 79.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 210.17 and 79.15 is: 118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 210.17 = 79.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/210.17 = 79.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 210.17 × 79.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 16,635.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,635.39/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.74

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