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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.33, 210.04 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.33, 210.04 and 120.29 is: 180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.33 : 210.04 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.33/210.04 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.33x = 210.04 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.33x = 25,264.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,264.36/140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.03

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