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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.15, 210.24 and 79.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.15, 210.24 and 79.35 is: 119.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.15 : 210.24 = 79.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.15/210.24 = 79.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.15x = 210.24 × 79.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.15x = 16,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,682.54/140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.04

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