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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 209.91 and 79.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 209.91 and 79.18 is: 118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 209.91 = 79.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/209.91 = 79.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 209.91 × 79.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 16,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,620.67/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.52

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