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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.19, 210.02 and 79.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.19, 210.02 and 79.14 is: 118.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.19 : 210.02 = 79.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.19/210.02 = 79.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.19x = 210.02 × 79.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.19x = 16,620.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,620.59/140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.56

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