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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.25, 210.21 and 79.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.25, 210.21 and 79.41 is: 119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.25 : 210.21 = 79.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.25/210.21 = 79.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.25x = 210.21 × 79.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.25x = 16,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,692.78/140.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.02

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