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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 210.33 and 79.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 210.33 and 79.74 is: 119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 210.33 = 79.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/210.33 = 79.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 210.33 × 79.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 16,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,771.71/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.30

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