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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 210.96 and 79.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 210.96 and 79.71 is: 119.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 210.96 = 79.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/210.96 = 79.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 210.96 × 79.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 16,815.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,815.62/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.60

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