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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 211.12 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 211.12 and 120.07 is: 180.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 211.12 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/211.12 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 211.12 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 25,349.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,349.18/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.94

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