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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 210.04 and 79.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 210.04 and 79.31 is: 118.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 210.04 = 79.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/210.04 = 79.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 210.04 × 79.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 16,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,658.60/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.88

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