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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.61, 211.20 and 120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.61, 211.20 and 120.55 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.61 : 211.20 = 120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.61/211.20 = 120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.61x = 211.20 × 120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.61x = 25,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,460.16/140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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