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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 210.49 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 210.49 and 78.62 is: 117.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 210.49 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/210.49 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 210.49 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 16,547.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,547.47/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.99

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