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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.29, 210.40 and 79.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.29, 210.40 and 79.38 is: 119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.29 : 210.40 = 79.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.29/210.40 = 79.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.29x = 210.40 × 79.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.29x = 16,701.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,701.35/140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.05

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