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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.11, 210.23 and 79.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.11, 210.23 and 79.29 is: 118.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.11 : 210.23 = 79.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.11/210.23 = 79.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.11x = 210.23 × 79.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.11x = 16,669.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,669.14/140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.97

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