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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 210.40 and 79.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 210.40 and 79.39 is: 118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 210.40 = 79.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/210.40 = 79.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 210.40 × 79.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 16,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,702.21/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.93

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