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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 210.85 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 210.85 and 79.72 is: 119.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 210.85 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/210.85 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 210.85 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 16,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,808.24/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.60

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