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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 210.06 and 79.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 210.06 and 79.18 is: 118.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 210.06 = 79.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/210.06 = 79.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 210.06 × 79.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 16,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,632.03/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.66

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