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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 209.94 and 79.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 209.94 and 79.32 is: 118.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 209.94 = 79.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/209.94 = 79.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 209.94 × 79.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 16,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,652.44/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.81

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