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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 209.39 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 209.39 and 119.94 is: 179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 209.39 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/209.39 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 209.39 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 25,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,114.24/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.08

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