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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 210.12 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 210.12 and 119.54 is: 179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 210.12 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/210.12 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 210.12 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 25,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,117.74/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.26

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