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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 209.98 and 119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 209.98 and 119 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 209.98 = 119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/209.98 = 119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 209.98 × 119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 24,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,987.62/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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