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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.56, 210.40 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.56, 210.40 and 120.08 is: 179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.56 : 210.40 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.56/210.40 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.56x = 210.40 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.56x = 25,264.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,264.83/140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.74

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