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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 209.88 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 209.88 and 119.82 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 209.88 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/209.88 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 209.88 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 25,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,147.82/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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