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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.50, 209.75 and 119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.50, 209.75 and 119.98 is: 179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.50 : 209.75 = 119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.50/209.75 = 119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.50x = 209.75 × 119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.50x = 25,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,165.81/140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.12

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