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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 210.44 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 210.44 and 79.44 is: 119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 210.44 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/210.44 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 210.44 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 16,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,717.35/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.10

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