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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.38, 210.62 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.38, 210.62 and 79.52 is: 119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.38 : 210.62 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.38/210.62 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.38x = 210.62 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.38x = 16,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,748.50/140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.31

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